Free Outdoor Summer Concert Series in the Great Lakes Bay
All kinds of fun & free as can be, these outdoor summer concert series are your no-cost ticket to experience live music and unique entertainment nearly every night of the week!
Find yourself in Frankenmuth for kid-friendly Friday Fun Nights with street performers and talented local musicians. Relax at Wednesdays in the Park waterfront concerts in Bay City and catch a tribute to The Beach Boys or Jimmy Buffett. Bring your lawn chairs, grab a cold beverage, and let The Commons Live Music Series in Midland get you dancing in the downtown streets!
For cool jazz, Motown, Classic Rock, boot-scootin’ Country, and every kind of music in-between — loosen up & boogie down in the Great Lakes Bay!
Feet on the Street in Bay City | @jeffcaverlyphotography
Free Outdoor Summer Concerts in Bay City, MI
Live Music @ Feet on the Street (May 25 – Aug 31) Third Street, in front of Jake's Corner Lounge, shows begin at 4pm. Feel the buzz of the Feet on the Street social district! Boogie to live blues by Blues Mobile while sipping beverages in the city streets, then stick around for line dancing with In Cahoots Country Dance Club, under the glowing lights of the Third Street Star Bridge!
Wednesdays in the Park Summer Concert Series (Jun 11 – Aug 20) Wenonah Park Bandshell, shows start at 6:30pm, bring a lawn chair or blanket. Listen to an array of musical performances including tributes to The Beach Boys, Eagles, Queen, Creedence Clearwater Revival — even a tribute to Taylor Swift!
Wednesdays in the Park Summer Concert Series | @baycitymilove
Music From The Marsh (Jun 14 – Aug 30) Saturday evenings at the Visitor Center Stage inside Bay City State Park, shows start at 7pm. Hear Country music (Louie Longoria Band) to "funktified folk" (Dan Vaillancourt) and even original roots rock (Seth Brown Duo). A State Park Pass is required to enter, but all live musical entertainment is free.
Fridays at the Falls (Jul 4 - Aug 29) Fridays at Third Street Waterfall Park, 6 - 7:30pm, weather permitting. Enjoy the ambiance of historic, waterfront Downtown Bay City — and a beautiful waterfall backdrop! Bring a chair & bring a friend to enjoy talented local musicians including Alex McMath, Sarah Schingeck, Andy Dalton, and many more. Shows are free, but tips for performers are welcomed!
Free Outdoor Summer Concerts in Frankenmuth, MI
Friday Fun Nights (May 23 – Aug 29) Fridays on Main Street in Frankenmuth, 6 - 9pm. Bring a chair and enjoy live music & street performers — with face painting, balloon twisting, magicians, and excitement for all ages that changes with each week!
Concerts in the Park (Jun 22 – Aug 10) Sundays at the Palmer Schau Platz in Memorial Park, shows start at 7pm, bring a lawn chair or blanket. This summer, hear tributes to The Bee Gees, Journey, Rod Stewart, Bob Seger, and more!
The Commons Live Music Series | @downtownmidlandmi
Free Outdoor Summer Concerts in Midland, MI
The Commons Live Music Series (Jun 6 – Sep 27) Fridays & Saturdays on the corner of Main Street & McDonald, shows are 7 - 9pm. Bring a chair or snag an outdoor table at The Commons Pedestrian Plaza & Refreshment Area. Grab brews, cocktails, and food to-go from restaurants within the designated zone, and enjoy while you listen to live music in the streets! Performances include: Stone Street Revival, Soul Xpress Band, Coleman Road, Jim Pagel Jazz Trio, The RockShow, Jedi Mind Trip, and many more.
Tunes by the Tridge (Jun 5 – Aug 7) Thursdays at the base of The Tridge, shows are 7 - 9pm, bring a blanket or lawn chair. Experience this family-friendly event for listening enjoyment, including genres from Country to Classic Rock — and a Dueling Pianos show to kickstart the season!
Party on McCarty | @partyonmccarty
Free Outdoor Summer Concerts in Saginaw, MI
Tittabawassee Township Free Summer Concert Series (Jun 11 – Aug 6) Wednesdays at Hayes Park in Freeland, most shows are 6:30 - 9pm, bring a blanket or lawn chair. Grab eats from on-site food vendors and sway to live music by Empty Pockets, Nameless, Rebel Line, and more!
Picnic in the Park Concert Series (Jun 17 – Aug 19) Tuesdays at Roethke Park, shows are 6:30 - 8:30pm. Pack a blanket and a picnic (or sample from on-site food trucks) and groove to live tunes on the lawns. Enjoy the musical stylings of The Letter, Voortex Jazz & Blues, or Laurie & The Lefties, among others.
Friday Night Live (Jul 11 – Aug 15) Fridays at Morley Plaza, shows are 5:30 - 9pm, bring a chair. Enjoy free live entertainment in the heart of Downtown Saginaw, with food vendors, fun games for kids, and adult refreshments available! Dance the night away to themes including: Riverfront Blues Fest, Latin Fiesta, and Motown Music Fest.
Jun 12 - Aug 14
Not quite free (but still affordable), join the Party on McCarty every other Thursday at the Saginaw Township Soccer Complex. Gates open at 5pm, music begins at 5:30pm, $5 parking & $2 entry fee. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy food vendors, a beer & wine tent, and outdoor concerts! Themed nights include: Country, Classic Rock, Motown, 80s Dance Night, and beyond.
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By: Jen W. O'Deay | Updates: Go Great Lakes Bay | Jen is a Saginaw native and owner of Feel These Words, an independent copywriting studio & home to the free "5 Day Website MiniBoost". Jen specializes in writing that connects, delivered through website copy, branded content articles, and WingWoman writing services. You'll find Jen camping with her family, laughing, and at feelthesewords.com
